--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is a wise husbandman, who \"waiteth…" description: "\"“God is a wise husbandman, who \"waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it (James 5:7). He cannot gather the fruit unti..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/andrew-murray-1530_blessing_god-is-a-wise-husbandman-who-waiteth-for_2767688.png" --- # God is a wise husbandman, who "waiteth for the precious… ![“God is a wise husbandman, who "waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it (James 5:7). He cannot gather the fruit until it is ripe. He knows when we are spiritually ready to receive the blessing to our profit and His glory. Waiting in the sunshine of His love is…” quote by Andrew Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/andrew-murray-1530_blessing_god-is-a-wise-husbandman-who-waiteth-for_2767688.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/andrew-murray-1530_blessing_god-is-a-wise-husbandman-who-waiteth-for_2767688.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/andrew-murray-1530_blessing_god-is-a-wise-husbandman-who-waiteth-for_2767688.png) > ““God is a wise husbandman, who "waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it (James 5:7). He cannot gather the fruit until it is ripe. He knows when we are spiritually ready to receive the blessing to our profit and His glory. Waiting in the sunshine of His love is what will ripen the soul for His blessing. Waiting under the cloud of trial, that breaks in showers of blessing, is as necessary. Be assured that if God waits longer than you could wish, it is only to make the blessing doubly precious. God waited four thousand years, until the fullness of time, before He sent His Son. Our times are in His hands. He will avenge His elect speedily. He will make haste for our help and not delay one hour too long.”” [Andrew Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-murray/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Patience is required for spiritual blessings; divine timing ensures greater value. **In simple terms:** God’s timing makes blessings richer. Key Takeaway Trust and wait for divine timing. Themes patience faith divine timing blessings Mood hopeful reflective Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church teaching - life crises - decision making Key Concepts theology spiritual growth sacrifice Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice patience in trials? - What does “ripe” mean for your life? 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